Award flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for TPA→SFO. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 31,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Tampa International, Tampa, Florida, United States (TPA)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 327 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.95 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 229 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 231 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 289 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 318 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 45 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 265 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 190 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.06 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates.
Best months to fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | 31,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (23 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (17 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (17 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (10 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:27 UTC). In business class, 31,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 45 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 327 dates, business class 45 dates, first class 327 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 229 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, first class 320 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 289 dates, business class 265 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 326 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 190 dates, first class 326 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 231 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 31,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.